The start of summer break is only a few short weeks away, and whether you’re travelling to places near or far or planning for the best staycation ever, knowing what to do in the event of an accident, injury or illness, allows you to lean on your ASEBP benefits when you need them.  

It’s a common misconception that heart attack and heart disease affect more men than women. According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, most women have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke—and if you have diabetes, this only increases your risk. 

November is National Diabetes Awareness month, and we’re taking this opportunity to help bring more understanding about: 

• What is diabetes? The body’s inability to properly process sugar and inappropriate insulin response, resulting in pre-diabetes or diabetes.  

Recall Notice: The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) was recently advised of a recall notice issued by Health Canada on June 23, 2021, regarding Philips Electronics CPAP machines.

Summer: a time for some needed relaxation and fun outdoor activities after a hectic year. While you may hit ‘pause’ from work during your summer break (or any other regularly-scheduled school break), unfortunately, accidents and injuries can still happen.

One year since the first COVID-19 public health orders were issued in Alberta, we’re still limiting our interactions with others, including friends and loved ones, and keeping physical distance from one another at work and in other public places.

These actions—while protecting our physical health—can make us feel isolated, lonely, and increase stress and mental fatigue. 

We know that there are many dimensions of wellness, and that goes for what’s happening in our minds and bodies too. 

Today, the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is proud to take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s theme is Give because every action, whether big or small, makes a difference when it comes to mental health. Talking—and listening—has never been so important, as many of us struggle with the challenges of this pandemic.

The highs of trick-or-treating season are over now, and with the holiday season just around the corner it’s a great time to think about our health, and in particular, type 2 diabetes. November is diabetes awareness month, and we want to help you focus on creating a lifestyle that keeps you well along your lifelong health journey. Fun fact: type 2 diabetes is entirely preventable! This is a big deal because it’s completely within our power to manage our wellness and be a good example for others in our lives.

Seasonal influenza—the flu, if you will—is a respiratory virus that thrives in the fall and winter months, bringing with it a number of unpleasant symptoms. It’s easily spread from person to person and can cause severe outcomes (including fatalities), making it a serious public health concern.